folate (fÅËÂ·lÄt), n a B vitamin that is present in leafy green vegetables, dry peas and beans, and fortified breads and cereals. Folate deficiency may increase the risk of certain cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and certain birth defects, such as neural tube defects.
World's oldest twins are 102-year-old Scottish sisters, says Guinness World Records. Twins Evelyn (left) and Edith (right) celebrate their 102 birthday. Guinness World Records has declared the pair from Scotland the world's oldest twins.
1 This is known as cryptophasia or idioglossia. 2  The average time between the delivery of the first and second twin is 17 minutes.  Australia produced the world's first test-tube twins in June 1981. They are also know for producing the world's first triplets and quadruplets.